Fulton Focus

FPS students, staff, and families,

It has been a great start to the 2024-25 school year. The weather may not feel like it this week but it is the fall season with Halloween next week and Thanksgiving a month away. Fall student activities are wrapping up and winter activities will begin before we know it. Parent-teacher conferences are underway. If you haven’t, I encourage you to reach out and check in with your student's teachers. Students have been working hard and we want to continue to work together to ensure success. Thank you for sharing your students with us. It’s always a great day to be a Hornet!

Ty A. Crain, Superintendent

At their October 22, 2024 meeting, The Fulton City Council approved an ordinance that affects traffic on Wood Street near Fulton Early Childhood Center. Stopping, Standing, and Parking on either side of Wood Street is now prohibited and will result in a penalty of a $50.00 fine plus court costs for each violation. This will take effect on Monday, October 28, 2024. The city will be installing signs in the affected area of Wood Street.

Bill No. 1730: Amended: Parking on Wood Street Prohibited or Limited An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, Traffic & Vehicles, Section 110-340, Parking on Certain Streets Prohibited or Limited, of the Fulton City Code, to prevent traffic impediments near the Fulton Early Childhood Center by Prohibiting Stopping, Standing, and Parking on either side of Wood Street, beginning 500 feet North of Westwood Avenue and continuing North for a distance of 1,180 feet, including a penalty of a $50.00 fine plus court costs for each violation, and establishing an effective date.

Fulton Public Schools has adopted the "I Love U Guys" Foundation's Standard Response Protocol (SRP) as part of our district wide emergency operations plan.

The SRP is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.

The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

• Students:
• Clear the hallways and remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced
• Instruction continues as usual
• Adults & Staff:
• Close and lock the door
• Account for students and adults

• Students:
• Return to inside of building, if outdoors
• Instruction continues as usual
• Adults & Staff:
• Bring everyone indoors
• Increase situational awareness
• Account for students and adults
• Instruction continues as usual

• Students:
• Move away from sight
• Maintain silence
• Do not open the door
• Adults & Staff:
• Clear hallway if possible
• Secure the classroom door
• Turn out the lights
• Move away from sight
• Maintain silence
• Do not open the door

• Students:
• Leave stuff behind if required to
• Follow instructions
• Adults & Staff:
• Bring roster and "Go Bag"
• Lead students to Evacuation location
• Account for students and adults
• Report injuries or concerns

Hazards might include:

• Tornado
• Hazmat
• Earthquake

Safety Strategies might include:

• Evacuate to shelter area
• Seal the room
• Drop, cover and hold

Students:

• Follow instructions

Adults and staff:

• Follow incident response strategy
• Account for students and adults
• Report injuries or concerns

Proportional Attendance Data

State Attendance Target: 90% of students attending 90% of the time.

Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account to complete the 2024-25 Free & Reduced Meal Application online or access the PDF application at this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdevybnp

This form must be completed each year to qualify. Unsure if you qualify, complete the form, and our Food Service Department will process it and let you know!

Completed applications can be dropped off at our Central Office (2 Hornet Drive), during Open House, or sent in with your student on the first day of school.

If you have any questions, please contact our Food Service Department at 573.590.8045.

Activity & Athletic Registration is Open for the 2024-25 School Year!!! Follow the steps below to register your student.

1. Select School Store in the left-hand navigation bar after logging in as a parent.
2. Click the "Shop" button on the appropriate school tile for the student you are registering.
3. Click "Products" in the Athletics/Activities tile.
4. Click "View" for the Sport/Activity tile you wish to register for.
5. Choose the student in the Recipient drop-down box.
6. Under "Required Forms", click the link for the MSHSAA Annual Form
7. Fill out the form and click the button at the bottom to e-sign.
8. Click the Submit button
9. Click "Add to Cart" to add the activity to your cart and check out.

Fulton Public Schools is not offering a damage waiver for Student Chromebooks this year. Fees will be assessed on damaged Chromebooks due to misuse.

Questions: Contact our Techology Department at 573.590.8040

Certified Opportunities:

Teacher - Special Education (PreK-12) 2024-25

Teacher Specialist - Visually Impaired 2024-25

Reading Interventionist (Grades 1-5) 2024-25

Support Staff Opportunities:

Bus Aide

Bus Driver

Custodian

Food Service Staff

Grounds Personnel

Preschool Aide 2024-25

School Nurse Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coaching Opportunities:

High School Assistant Baseball Coach 2024-25

Middle School Head Basketball Coach 2024-25

Middle School Head Track Coach 2024-25

Interested in subbing for Fulton Public School; visit penmaceducation.com/central-mo for more information.

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Infinite Campus as our Student Information System.

Please make sure you can access your Parent Portal account as critical information about the start of the school year including online registration will be communicated through this system.

If you experience any issues accessing your account or have any questions, please reach out to our Technology Department at 573.590.8040 between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F.

Easy access to staff directories, school calendars, lunch menus, news and so much more!!!

Android: https://tinyurl.com/5cu8mrku

Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2vy7jsma

In an effort to consolidate information, we have created a district handbook for families PK-12th Grade.https://tinyurl.com/26nrm3xb

Be on the lookout for building newsletters for building specific procedures such as expectations, arrival & dismissal procedures etc.

The Fulton Public School District relies heavily on email and text messaging for communications with parents.

Please make sure your email address and phone number are correct in your Parent Portal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Communication is a vital part of the school experience!

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Finalsite's Blackboard system for mass notifications. You will receive texts from "60680".

*Direct Report from our SIS System - only household parents will receive messages.

"Honoring Our Hornets" is a way for you to express your gratitude to any Fulton Public Schools employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Anyone can submit an "Honoring Our Hornets" nomination for any Fulton Public Schools employee.

*Recipients will be selected monthly from the nominations received.

Submit An "Honoring Our Hornets" Today!

You may have noticed a new School Violence Tip Line link on our Fulton58 website under the Resources tab. This is an anonymous tip line linked to the Missouri Highway Patrol's Courage2Report Missouri. To prevent school violence, they offer three ways to anonymously report a concern. When a tip is submitted it immediately goes to law enforcement and notifies the school administrators. Please take the time to watch the video below, and to read the Student and Parent Frequently Asked Questions.

November 1, 2024 - No School - Earned Day Off

November 4, 2024 - No School - Teacher PD

November 13, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

November 25-29, 2024 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 11, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 - No School - Winter Break

Email: communications@fulton58.org
Website: www.fulton58.org
Location: 2 Hornet Drive, Fulton, MO
Phone: 573-590-8000

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